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What is the main purpose of negative feedback mechanisms in homeostasis?
What is the main purpose of negative feedback mechanisms in homeostasis?
- To maintain internal stability despite external changes (correct)
- To deactivate bodily functions
- To detect internal and external stimuli
- To increase the production of hormones
How do high glucose levels affect blood sugar regulation?
How do high glucose levels affect blood sugar regulation?
- They decrease insulin release
- They trigger glucagon release
- They lower blood sugar levels
- They facilitate glucose absorption by cells (correct)
What is the role of thyroxin in the body's functions?
What is the role of thyroxin in the body's functions?
- Increasing TSH release
- Regulating metabolism and energy generation (correct)
- Facilitating glucose absorption
- Converting liver glycogen into glucose
Which gland secretes thyroxin in the body?
Which gland secretes thyroxin in the body?
How does negative feedback maintain metabolic balance concerning thyroxin levels?
How does negative feedback maintain metabolic balance concerning thyroxin levels?
What is the role of Aldosterone in salt balance?
What is the role of Aldosterone in salt balance?
Which gland is responsible for adjusting ADH secretion in response to blood osmolarity changes?
Which gland is responsible for adjusting ADH secretion in response to blood osmolarity changes?
What is the main function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) in the body?
What is the main function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) in the body?
Which mechanism is involved in cooling the body in response to heat?
Which mechanism is involved in cooling the body in response to heat?
What can lead to Goitre according to the text?
What can lead to Goitre according to the text?
What is the main function of insulin in regulating blood glucose levels?
What is the main function of insulin in regulating blood glucose levels?
How does negative feedback maintain blood glucose levels when they are high?
How does negative feedback maintain blood glucose levels when they are high?
Which hormone is responsible for converting liver glycogen into glucose when blood sugar is low?
Which hormone is responsible for converting liver glycogen into glucose when blood sugar is low?
What role do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland play in regulating thyroxin levels?
What role do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland play in regulating thyroxin levels?
In body temperature regulation, what occurs when the body detects an imbalance?
In body temperature regulation, what occurs when the body detects an imbalance?
How does negative feedback maintain homeostasis in response to high blood glucose levels?
How does negative feedback maintain homeostasis in response to high blood glucose levels?
What is the primary function of glucagon in regulating blood glucose levels?
What is the primary function of glucagon in regulating blood glucose levels?
What is the primary function of Aldosterone in salt balance?
What is the primary function of Aldosterone in salt balance?
How does the body respond to high blood sodium levels?
How does the body respond to high blood sodium levels?
Why is maintaining a core body temperature crucial for enzymatic processes?
Why is maintaining a core body temperature crucial for enzymatic processes?
What is the main role of chemoreceptors in blood pH regulation?
What is the main role of chemoreceptors in blood pH regulation?
Which gland is primarily responsible for adjusting ADH secretion based on blood osmolarity changes?
Which gland is primarily responsible for adjusting ADH secretion based on blood osmolarity changes?
What triggers increased breathing rate and depth in response to low blood pH?
What triggers increased breathing rate and depth in response to low blood pH?
What can lead to disorders like diabetes mellitus according to the text?
What can lead to disorders like diabetes mellitus according to the text?
In thermoregulation, what mechanism is responsible for conserving heat in cold conditions?
In thermoregulation, what mechanism is responsible for conserving heat in cold conditions?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in regulating thyroxin levels?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in regulating thyroxin levels?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood sugar by facilitating glucose absorption by cells?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood sugar by facilitating glucose absorption by cells?
What is the main function of glucagon in regulating blood glucose levels?
What is the main function of glucagon in regulating blood glucose levels?
How does negative feedback maintain homeostasis regarding blood glucose levels?
How does negative feedback maintain homeostasis regarding blood glucose levels?
What triggers the release of insulin in response to high blood sugar levels?
What triggers the release of insulin in response to high blood sugar levels?
Which mechanism is involved in maintaining metabolic balance concerning thyroxin levels?
Which mechanism is involved in maintaining metabolic balance concerning thyroxin levels?
How do low glucose levels affect blood sugar regulation?
How do low glucose levels affect blood sugar regulation?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating kidney water reabsorption to maintain blood water levels?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating kidney water reabsorption to maintain blood water levels?
What is the main consequence of low blood sodium triggering aldosterone release in the body?
What is the main consequence of low blood sodium triggering aldosterone release in the body?
In thermoregulation, which of the following mechanisms plays a role in cooling the body down?
In thermoregulation, which of the following mechanisms plays a role in cooling the body down?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in maintaining homeostasis?
How do chemoreceptors contribute to blood pH regulation?
How do chemoreceptors contribute to blood pH regulation?
What is the primary consequence of aldosterone release due to low blood sodium?
What is the primary consequence of aldosterone release due to low blood sodium?
In response to high CO2 levels affecting blood pH, what occurs in the body to restore pH balance?
In response to high CO2 levels affecting blood pH, what occurs in the body to restore pH balance?
What is the primary role of the skin in thermoregulation?
What is the primary role of the skin in thermoregulation?
